NEW DELHI: The Uttar Pradesh government has reacted swiftly to the death of a cow vigilante in Mathura’s Kosi area, with Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath taking cognisance of the incident and directing officials to ensure strict action against the perpetrators.
“The accused will not be spared under any circumstances, ” the Chief Minister stated, underlining the state’s commitment to accountability and law enforcement.
The incident reportedly occurred when Chandrashekhar, a local cow protection activist popularly known as 'Farsa Wale Baba, ' was allegedly run over by suspected cattle smugglers while pursuing a truck on his motorcycle.
According to police sources, the chase took place near Navipur village under the Kosi Kalan police limits. The vehicle allegedly struck Chandrashekhar, leading to his instant death, and one of the accused has been apprehended from the scene. Three other individuals allegedly involved in the incident, managed to flee, prompting a search operation by local law enforcement.